Jr. Staff Accountant

Vallarta Supermarkets•Santa Clarita, CA

28d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Accountant will directly support both daily bookkeeping and monthly financial operations in a fast-paced retail environment. Assist with journal entries, reconcile accounts, maintain ledgers, and prepare routine financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements. Close collaboration with Senior Accountants offers a chance to build confidence, versatility, and a well-rounded understanding of financial operations at scale.

Requirements

Excellent customer service written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Eagerness to learn and take initiative in understanding processes.
Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive data.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (completed or in progress)
1-3 years of accounting experience preferred, internship or retail industry experience a plus
Basic understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close cycles
Proficiency using full Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and 10-key by touch.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX or Great Plains) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily reconciliations for sales, accounts receivable, and warehouse inventory.
Prepare and post journal entries and accruals under the guidance of senior staff.
Support period-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations.
Book daily bank deposits and wires and help monitor AR activity.
Collaborate with team members to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Contribute to fixed asset and prepaid expense tracking and reconciliations.
Assist in reviewing entries for accuracy and preparing correcting journal entries.
Support internal and external audit requests and help maintain audit documentation.
Crosstrain in areas such as store accounting, bank reconciliations, and LLC-related entries.
Participate in special projects and assist with other general accounting tasks as needed.